Camp Kitchen Aide in Charleston, West Virginia
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Date/Time:22 Aug,
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Camp Kitchen Aide Title: Camp Kitchen Aide Career Category: Camp Happy Valley Location: Charleston, WV Type: Seasonal Position #: xxxx17 **** Back to Job Listings Description: Assists cook with preparing and serving nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position summary should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position summary. Assist in the daily operations of the camp food service by assisting in the preparations of food as the menu indicates including washing and peeling, and store food and leftovers at proper temperatures; Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines as well as American Camp Association accreditation standards; Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods; Assist in food preparations and service of food during meals, providing cooking supplies and replenishing service line; Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance; Assist in the preparation and packaging of food for use outside the camp dining hall; Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours; Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; Wear closed toe shoes, Shirts must have sleeves; Assist cook in clean up after meal preparation and service; Assist in routine sanitation of the kitchen and related equipment such as clean and maintain all food-preparation and storage areas; Assist with the cleaning of all areas in the kitchen; Sweep and mop kitchen floor nightly; Keep refrigerator clean and orderly, keep stoves and ovens clean, and keep grill clean; Keep the daily log on refrigerator/freezer temperatures; Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates; Assist with food inventory as needed; Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, overnights and other all-camp activities and camp functions; Sit with camper tables during meals and serve as a table monitor when needed; Keep personal living quarters neat, clean and ready for inspection; Be available to participate and assist with camp programs and activities as directed by the Camp Director; Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events; Performs other related work as required. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Stove Oven Refrigerators Freezers Kitchen Utensils Blender Mixer Mop Food Processor Broom Required Experience: Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures; Knowledge of meal planning techniques; Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques; Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner; Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils; Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff; Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques; Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity; Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers; Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. WORKING CONDITIONS: Some physical requirements of the Kitchen Help position could be endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate kitchen equipment and activities are required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Have a willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering a program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to the sun and heat and varying environmental conditions. Required Education: One year experience cooking food for large groups preferred, OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Certified in First aid and CPR Additional Comments: Camp Dates: June 18, xxxx through August 4, xxxx All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, please complete our on-line application using the apply button at the bottom of this posting. An Equal Opportunity Employer Careers Home Start my Salvation Army Career Search Contact Us Salvation Army Career Links: APPLY NOW Search job listings Complete a job profile Employee testimonials Legal disclaimers/EEO/ Confidentiality